The government of India has come out with a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation known as 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar' in ______ categories.

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The Government of India has instituted the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to honor exceptional contributions in science, technology, and innovation. These awards are conferred in four distinct categories:

• Vigyan Ratna (VR): Recognizes lifetime achievements and substantial contributions in any field of science and technology.
• Vigyan Shri (VS): Honors distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.
• Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB): Aims to encourage young scientists under the age of 45 who have made exceptional contributions in science and technology.
• Vigyan Team (VT): Awarded to a team of three or more scientists, researchers, or innovators for exceptional collaborative contributions in any field of science and technology.